Articles by: Online Editor - ACI

Bosch engine management makes two-wheelers more efficient and starts motorcycle connectivity

Dr. Rolf Bulander: “We are entering a market potentially worth billions” Efficiency and driving enjoyment from under 250 cubic centimeters to over 1,000 cubic centimeters Smartphone-based connectivity now an option Bosch is entering the global motorcycle market with new powertrain systems. With its electronically controlled fuel-injection technology, Bosch is making motorcycles around the world more fuel-efficient. “With our new motorcycle[Read More…]

by October 30, 2014 Newscast, Web Exclusive
Automotive Bus Technology Delivers Superior Digital Audio Quality

Automotive Bus Technology Delivers Superior Digital Audio Quality

Analog Devices, Inc. a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, introduced a digital audio bus technology capable of distributing audio and control data together with clock and power over a single, unshielded twisted-pair wire. The AD2410 transceiver is the first in a family of devices that enables ADI’s new Automotive Audio Bus (A²B), which significantly reduces the weight of existing cable[Read More…]

Bosch forecasts strong growth in India

More than 680 million euros invested in India since 2010 Substantial increase in number of innovations per year Excellent growth potential for motorcycle powertrain systems The Bosch Group is forecasting further strong growth for India over the next few years, and expects to see positive economic development in the country over the medium and long term. Accordingly, the company sees[Read More…]

by October 30, 2014 Newscast, Web Exclusive
Tenneco opens 4th Monroe brand store in India

Tenneco opens 4th Monroe brand store in India

Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd today announced the opening of its fourth Monroe Brand Store at Hyderabad in Telangana State. Prior to this, Tenneco opened the first store in Mumbai in Jan 2013, the second in Ghaziabad near Delhi in March 2014 & Third at Guwahati in Sept’14. The Monroe Brand Store, was opened in partnership with Monroe distributor Arvind[Read More…]

Rajsriya Automotive opens Powder Coating facility near Chennai

Rajsriya Automotive opens Powder Coating facility near Chennai

Auto components maker Rajsriya Automotive Industries Private Limited today inaugurated its powder coating facility at its Sriperumbudur plant. Situated at its sixth facility, the powder coating plant was inaugurated by the Managing Director of Wabco India, P Kaniappan. The Managing Director of Rajsriya Group, P S Govindachari said the new plant with an installed capacity to coat up to 30,000[Read More…]

JK Fenner seals quality tight

JK Fenner seals quality tight

The Sriperumbudur facility of JK Fenner (India) Limited makes oil seals for automotive and non-automotive applications. Since it is operating in a non-chemical manufacturing operations zone the company has consciously kept away the compounding process, an essential procedure in the rubber industry, confining itself only to the rest of the manufacturing process. Therefore, it is a clean and green plant.[Read More…]

by October 29, 2014 Special Reads
November 2014

November 2014

November 2014 Subscription Form Online Subscription Change Mindset Industrial Production during the April-August period of 2014-15 grew at 2.8% as against flat production in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. According to the industrial production data, manufacturing that constitutes over 75% of the index contracted by 1.4% in August, compared to 0.2% decline in output a year ago. For[Read More…]

by October 29, 2014 subscription.
Hella India embarks on electronics localisation strategy

Hella India embarks on electronics localisation strategy

Hella India Automotive Pvt. Ltd, the wholly owned Indian subsidiary of German automotive parts supplier Hella, has announced the expansion of its production facility in Dhankot with the start of production of its Body Control Module (BCM) and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems for the Indian market.   Global automotive parts supplier, Hella, has expanded its Dhankot facility in Haryana,[Read More…]

Fiat Evokes Punto with new variant

Fiat Evokes Punto with new variant

Text & Photos: Bhargav TS At the Delhi Auto Expo, Fiat India unveiled plans to bring in 4 new cars into the country this year, which include refreshed models of Linea and Punto. The Linea has already received an update and the Italian auto major has launched it in the Indian market with a minor facelift. Now, the company has[Read More…]

by October 29, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Value Engineering
Mahindra to plough agri market deeper with Arjun Novo

Mahindra to plough agri market deeper with Arjun Novo

Text & Photos: Bhargav TS In the 90s passenger car manufacturers in India had begun to offer new features to add comfort and convenience to the customers. This trend caught up with the commercial vehicles from the late 2000s as the vehicles were seen coming out with safety features and advanced equipment to comfort the driver. The trend seems to[Read More…]

by October 29, 2014 Mobilised, OEM